Shikhara of the Kaner-ki-Pulti Temple

Description:

The shikhara (superstructure) of the Kaner-ki-Pulti Temple is severely damaged. While the lower part remains intact, the upper section has completely collapsed. A detailed examination of the shikhara reveals that it is of the Bhumija style, featuring latas (central offsets) in the cardinal directions. Between these latas, rows of kutas (miniature shikharas) are arranged. The central offset is plain at its base and adorned with a decorated pediment above. The remaining portion of the lata is intricately carved with chaitya arch (dormer window) jala. The spaces between the latas are filled with two rows of kutastambhas (vertical rows of miniature shikharas).

Location:

Bhilwara

Date_accepted:

2024-06-18T11:58:41Z

Modified:

2024-06-19T07:33:26Z

Type:

Image

Creator:

Temples of India Project Team

Contributor:

Dr Nikita Rathore

Publisher:

Jio Institute

Rights:

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

References:

Temples of India, 12th century CE, Jaipur Circle, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Shiva, Temple, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Architecture, Bijolia, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Khadirpur, Kaner-ki-Putli Temple, and Bhumija Temple Style

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